Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel (LAW Department - Litigation Division)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Department's Litigation Section represents the City of Detroit in all civil actions. This role involves defending the city in high-stakes civil rights jury trials, high exposure wrongful death motor vehicle lawsuits, exposing financial fraud in no-fault cases, prosecuting lawsuits against derelict commercial property owners, and litigating complex commercial matters, significant legislation, and public policy issues. The department offers a diverse and collegial work environment with a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree from an American Bar Association-approved institution.
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in litigation specialties including civil rights police misconduct, motor vehicle negligence, motor vehicle no-fault, breach of contract, and municipal litigation.
Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills.
Outstanding references from former employers.
License to practice in the State of Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Tort litigation experience.
Governmental immunity experience.

Responsibilities

Defending the City of Detroit and its employees in civil rights police misconduct cases.
Defending the City of Detroit and its employees in motor vehicle negligence cases.
Defending the City of Detroit and its employees in motor vehicle no-fault cases.
Defending the City of Detroit and its employees in breach of contract cases.
Defending the City of Detroit and its employees in municipal litigation.
Handling a caseload and working as lead attorney in jury and bench trials.
Handling arbitrations, facilitation, and mediations.
Conducting depositions.
Handling motions hearings.
Conducting investigations and discovery.